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Average two-year mortgage rates at 15-year high as lenders are quizzed by MPs

Average two-year mortgage rates at 15-year high as lenders are quizzed by MPs

Bank and building society bosses appeared before the Treasury Committee on Tuesday, to explain what they are doing to support struggling customers.

Met Police ask BBC to pause internal investigation into presenter

Met Police ask BBC to pause internal investigation into presenter

The director-general has ordered an internal review into complaints procedures.

Gary Lineker remains at top of list of BBC’s highest paid on-air talent

Gary Lineker remains at top of list of BBC’s highest paid on-air talent

He is the only star paid more than £1 million.

Ambulance service accused of covering up errors apologises to families

Ambulance service accused of covering up errors apologises to families

An independent review has been completed into the North East Ambulance Service.

Teenager in court over alleged electric bike robbery-murder

Teenager in court over alleged electric bike robbery-murder

Yusuf Kallon, 19, was arrested on July 6 and charged with Mr Trotman’s murder, two counts of robbery, possession of a blade and cannabis.

Heathrow nears pre-pandemic passenger numbers

Heathrow nears pre-pandemic passenger numbers

Figures published by the airport show it was used by 7.0 million travellers last month, just 3% below the total in June 2019.

Emilia’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Emilia’s brain haemorrhage ‘profoundly changed our lives’, says star’s mother

Jenny Clarke called for more to be done to help survivors of brain injuries like her daughter Emilia Clarke.

Innocent people losing bank accounts thanks to AI, lawyer warns

Innocent people losing bank accounts thanks to AI, lawyer warns

Systems designed to protect against fraud are seeing innocent people’s bank accounts closed down with little warning.

Meerkat enclosure to be built at children’s hospital

Meerkat enclosure to be built at children’s hospital

It is hoped the animals will move in next year.

Baby hit by car outside hospital died of traumatic brain injuries, inquest hears

Baby hit by car outside hospital died of traumatic brain injuries, inquest hears

Eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall was struck by a BMW at Withybush Hospital in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Threads plans new features to make app ‘better and fast’ after user feedback

Threads plans new features to make app ‘better and fast’ after user feedback

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri responded to users on the platform suggesting updates they would like to see on the nearly one-week-old app.

Sunak seeks reaffirmation on Nato commitment to Ukraine membership

Sunak seeks reaffirmation on Nato commitment to Ukraine membership

The Prime Minister will undertake a number of meetings with world leaders during the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

BBC presenter allegations will be ‘swiftly and rigorously’ investigated, says PM

BBC presenter allegations will be ‘swiftly and rigorously’ investigated, says PM

Rishi Sunak said he does not know who the suspended star is but he has been assured the probe will be quick and rigorous.

Mortuary abuse inquiry making ‘good progress’ as new appeal launched

Mortuary abuse inquiry making ‘good progress’ as new appeal launched

The independent inquiry is asking funeral directors to come forward to help with the second phase of the review.

Ryan Tubridy made ‘a poster boy’ for ‘fiasco’ at RTE, committee told

Ryan Tubridy made ‘a poster boy’ for ‘fiasco’ at RTE, committee told

A row has erupted between RTE and Tubridy’s agent Noel Kelly ahead of two highly anticipated committee appearances.

Teacher ‘recovering well’ after being stabbed at school

Teacher ‘recovering well’ after being stabbed at school

A teenage boy is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a male teacher was attacked at Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucestershire.

Drop in primary pupils meeting ‘expected standard’ in Sats reading exam

Drop in primary pupils meeting ‘expected standard’ in Sats reading exam

Primary schools across the country received their pupils’ Sats results on Tuesday.

MPs would be ill-advised to name BBC presenter in Commons – Cabinet minister

MPs would be ill-advised to name BBC presenter in Commons – Cabinet minister

Some MPs are reportedly considering using parliamentary privilege to unmask the suspended BBC star at the centre of the controversy.

BBC presenter scandal: What we know and the unanswered questions

BBC presenter scandal: What we know and the unanswered questions

BBC director-general Tim Davie is due to face the media on Tuesday for a briefing on the annual report but the controversy will dominate the agenda.

Ladbrokes ads banned for ‘strongly’ appealing to under-18s

Ladbrokes ads banned for ‘strongly’ appealing to under-18s

The Advertising Standards Authority said the ads were ‘irresponsible’ for featuring well-known Premier League managers.

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